Can I Have a Breast Implant if I Have Thoracic Outlet Compression Syndrome?

It should be possible to do a breast augmentation procedure in a patient who has had surgery for a thoracic outlet syndrome.

The presence of an existing scar may make the surgeon want to change slightly the choice of implants, especially if there is a deformity caused by the thoracic outlet surgery.

In some patients with large breasts their bra straps can cause downward displascement of the shoulder girdle with effects on the scalene muscles. I would try a bra with sizers in them comparable to your  implants and wear it for a day or two and you will know.

This is a very good question on balance I think it's very unlikely you would get any problems from a breast implant but it would probably be best not to have it inserted via the armpit route.

This is because the same nerves which affects thoracic outlet syndrome also travel down in this area and it would be best avoid any treatment in this region.

A breast implant inserted by a other incision through the nipple or in the fold under the nipple should however be absolutely fine and should not affect your TOCS.